Wildlife Refuge

Refuge Information:

650 Animal Way
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-9531

Our wildlife refuge is located at beautiful Pioneer Park.  Guests can move about freely on the elevated boardwalk to observe Florida wild animals* in a natural habitat.  (*All of the animals are non-releasable.)

The Refuge is open daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays.

Read more on the Hardee County's Wildlife Refuge Webpage.

Admission Rates:

• Wildlife Refuge

• Under 5 years of age – FREE – Daily (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
  Ages 6 – 13 – $3.00 + tax ($3.21) – Daily (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
  Ages 14 & up – $5.00 + tax ($5.35) – Daily
  Yearly Pass – $25.00 + tax ($26.75) – Single
  Yearly Pass – $40.00 + tax ($42.80) – Family

• Combo Tickets

• Under 5 years of age – FREE – Daily (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
  Age 6 to 13 – $4.00 + tax ($4.28) – Combo Ticket for the Wildlife Refuge and the Museum
  Age 14 & Up – $6.00 + tax ($6.42) – Combo Ticket for the Wildlife Refuge and the Museum
  Yearly Pass – $40.00 + tax ($42.80) – Single – Museum & Wildlife Refuge
  Yearly Pass – $85.00 + tax ($90.95) – Single – Hardee Lakes, Museum, Wildlife Refuge